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21 January 2026 09:42

Your heating may soon come from a data center

Data centers consume huge amounts of electricity—and almost all of it turns into heat. Until recently, that heat was wasted. Now, operators are starting to reuse it to warm homes, power district heating networks, and even heat greenhouses and fish farms.

Across Europe, new rules and incentives are pushing data centers to feed waste heat back into cities. In places like Stockholm and Helsinki, server heat already warms thousands of apartments. The benefits go both ways: lower cooling costs for data centers, cheaper heating for communities, and fewer emissions overall.

In cold regions, reusing waste heat can cut a data center’s power demand by 10–30% and sometimes even generate new revenue. From Nordic cities to university campuses, server rooms are quietly becoming neighborhood boilers—turning digital infrastructure into a local energy source.

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17 January 2026 13:10

New camera design trend recently

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14 January 2026 13:29

NEO humanoid robot can now teach itself new skills using video-based AI

1X says its new World Model lets NEO learn tasks from video and act in the real world without prior examples.

1X has rolled out a major AI update for its humanoid robot NEO, introducing the 1X World Model. The system allows NEO to turn simple voice or text prompts into physical actions, even in unfamiliar situations.

Powered by a video-based AI model grounded in real-world physics, NEO learns from internet-scale video rather than relying only on pre-programmed behavior. In demos, the robot completes everyday tasks and performs new actions like opening sliding doors, ironing clothes, and brushing hair — without prior training examples.

The update points toward humanoid robots that can continuously teach themselves and adapt to changing real-world environments.

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12 January 2026 19:42

An AI model trained on prison phone calls now looks for planned crimes in those calls

The model is built to detect when crimes are being “contemplated.”

A U.S. telecom company trained an AI on years of inmates’ phone and video calls and is now piloting it to scan calls, texts, and emails, aiming to predict and prevent crimes. Securus Technologies built the tool starting in 2023, including a model trained on seven years of Texas prison calls, and has been testing it in real time in jails and prisons.

The AI flags conversations for human review to detect criminal activity, including trafficking and gang-related crimes. Inmates are notified that calls are recorded, but few know their data could train AI. Advocates warn this creates coercive consent and deepens invasive surveillance, while courts have set few limits. Securus says the tool makes monitoring more efficient, not to target individuals, and aims to balance security with affordability.

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09 January 2026 09:59

China Is Training Robots With Human Labor

In a warehouse in China, workers put on VR headsets and repeat simple actions — opening microwaves, wiping tables, folding clothes — not for practice, but to teach robots how to move like humans.

Across the country, government-backed robot training centers are collecting thousands of hours of human movement data. Workers wear motion-capture gear and exoskeletons, performing the same tasks again and again. Some jokingly call themselves “cyber laborers.”

China sees humanoid robots as a solution to labor shortages and an aging population. But for now, progress depends on slow, repetitive human work. Teaching robots turns out to be deeply manual — and deeply human.

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07 January 2026 17:54

Big news! realme has officially returned to OPPO!

Realme is confirmed to return to OPPO as a sub-brand, fully integrating with OPPO's after-sales service. The OPPO-OnePlus architecture now consists of the main OPPO brand plus the OnePlus/Realme dual sub-brands.

Realme's premium positioning remains unchanged, and new product launch plans are unaffected.

Source: DCS

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03 January 2026 13:46

TSMC's N2 process has officially entered mass production. Many devices will utilize this process in Q3 of this year, including Apple's A20 and A20 Pro chips.

Meanwhile, Qualcomm and MediaTek's flagship platforms will use the N2P process, which offers advantages over N2 in terms of maximum frequency.

Source: Fixed-focus digital

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01 January 2026 18:07

Samsung Holds Galaxy S26 Prices: A Strategic Move

Samsung has decided to keep the prices of its Galaxy S26 series unchanged from the previous generation, with the base model at $799, the S26 Plus at $999, and the S26 Ultra at $1,299. Even its foldable lineup is expected to follow a similar strategy, with the Fold 8 priced at $1,999 and the Flip 8 at $1,099. This marks the fourth year in a row that Samsung has resisted raising flagship prices.

The decision seems to be driven by more than just economics. With rising component costs and a weaker Korean won, a price increase would have been reasonable. But Samsung is clearly prioritizing market share, aiming to stay competitive against Apple and rapidly improving Chinese brands. By keeping prices stable, Samsung sends a strong signal to consumers: its flagship devices remain a reliable value, even as costs rise elsewhere.

From a financial perspective, this approach balances risk and reward. Flagship margins may be tighter, but Samsung can offset this with selective price increases in its mid-range Galaxy A series. At the same time, freezing premium prices could help maintain strong sales, reinforce brand loyalty, and prevent losing customers to rivals who might raise prices. Overall, it’s a calculated strategy that focuses on long-term positioning rather than short-term profit.

Source: MK

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30 December 2025 06:45

OnePlus Turbo 6V official renders

• 6.8-inch 1.5K 144Hz display
• Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
• 9,000mAh battery
• 80 watt charging
• 50MP main +8MP UW rear camera
• 32MP front camera
• Optical In-display fingerprint scanner

🗓️ Launching on January 8 in China
🌍 Can be launched as OnePlus Nord CE 6 globally

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25 December 2025 19:00

Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition Pricing Overview

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25 December 2025 13:18

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Edition, classic black and white, pure and simple. Adhering to a minimalist design philosophy, it features a classic leather patchwork design, mirroring the style of Leica cameras, presenting pure light and shadow in black and white.

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23 December 2025 13:34

The all-new "Leica 200MP Optical Zoom" is another masterpiece of Xiaomi's Leica optical miniaturization, inheriting the same principles as camera zoom lenses.

It supports full 200MP optical output throughout the zoom range, allowing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra to boast four golden portrait focal lengths (75mm, 85mm, 90mm, 100mm) using true optics, giving portrait creation freedom.

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22 December 2025 18:37

Breaking: Find X9 Ultra will feature a new 1/1.28″ 200MP 3× telephoto sensor paired with a large-aperture optical system, positioning it as the highest light-intake telephoto lens in its class. It will also include a native 50MP 10× (230mm) super-telephoto module, providing up to 20× (460mm) via in-sensor zoom (ISZ) directly from the native 10× lens.

This will be the first quad-camera smartphone configuration to integrate two 200MP sensors: LYTIA 901 (1/1.12″, 200MP) and a second, newly introduced 1/1.28″ 200MP sensor.

Potential candidates for the new 1/1.28″ 200MP sensor include SmartSens SCC80XC and OmniVision OV52A / OV52B.

Source: DCS

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22 December 2025 02:58

Xiaomi 17 Ultra official look, launching in China on December 25, 2025.

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21 December 2025 13:54

The Exynos 2600 finally abandoned the low-quality small cores, and from then on, small cores disappeared from flagship chips.

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20 January 2026 14:47

Sony Hands Control of Bravia TVs to TCL

Sony is selling a majority 51% stake of its TV business to China’s TCL, forming a new joint venture that will continue using the Sony and Bravia brands. The partnership, expected to start in April 2027 pending regulatory approvals, combines Sony’s high-quality picture, audio, and supply chain expertise with TCL’s advanced display technology, global reach, and cost-efficient manufacturing.

The deal marks the end of an era for Sony TVs, but could bring more affordable Bravia models blending Sony’s renowned image processing and sound with TCL’s innovation. Sony CEO Kimio Maki says the venture will create new value for customers, while TCL chair DU Juan expects it to boost brand value, scale, and optimize the supply chain.

Once a pioneer in LED, quantum dot, and OLED TVs, Sony now faces fierce competition in a low-margin market dominated by Samsung, LG, TCL, and others, making this strategic move a major shift in home entertainment.

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15 January 2026 11:15

Commercial space stations
The first commercial orbital outpost is scheduled to launch this May.

For more than 20 years, the International Space Station has been humanity’s home in orbit. But with the ISS expected to retire in 2031, a new era is taking shape—one led by private companies.

NASA has invested over $500 million in commercial space stations, alongside projects funded independently. The first to launch is Vast Space’s Haven-1, planned for May 2026 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9. The compact station will host crews of four for short 10-day missions, allowing paying customers to experience microgravity and carry out research.

More stations are on the way. Axiom Space plans its hotel-style Axiom Station for 2028, alongside Voyager Space’s Starlab, with Blue Origin’s Orbital Reef following around 2030. While early tickets will cost millions, these stations could open space to more people and push human life beyond Earth closer to reality.

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13 January 2026 10:51

Next-gen nuclear

New reactors use novel materials and compact designs to make nuclear power safer and cheaper.

Nuclear power has been part of the electricity grid for decades, but older reactor designs—often delayed and over budget—are due for a refresh. Next-generation nuclear reactors are smaller, simpler to build, and use new materials to deliver steady power. As electricity demand rises from electric vehicles, air conditioning, and data centers, these designs could help make the grid more flexible and resilient.

There is no single dominant approach. Some companies are developing microreactors with far lower output, while others are exploring molten-salt or metal coolants to avoid the extreme pressures used in today’s reactors. In 2024, Kairos Power received the first US approval to build an electricity-producing next-generation reactor. The key challenge now is scaling these technologies affordably.

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12 January 2026 16:11

Official announcement! realme Neo8 features Samsung’s flagship M14 luminescent material!

This mid-range device features the same luminescent material found in the iPhone 17 series, iQOO 15, and the upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra.

The specifications of the realme Neo8:

6.78" 1.5K + 165Hz
Samsung M14 flat screen
Snapdragon 8 Gen5 (N3P)
50MP wide
8MP ultra wide
50MP 3.5x periscope
16MP front
8000mAh + 80W
Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
Full-level water resistance
Metal frame
Transparent glass body
RGB light strip
215g

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08 January 2026 15:11

LEGO Says Smart Brick Is “Here to Stay” — But Won’t Replace Classic Play

LEGO has responded to recent concerns about its new Smart Brick technology, insisting the sensor-packed piece is not a one-off gimmick and is here to stay as part of future products.

According to LEGO executives, Smart Brick won’t signal the end of traditional physical building — the company is still fully committed to the hands-on, imaginative play that has defined the brand for decades.

The Smart Brick system — revealed at CES 2026 — adds sensors, lights and sound to regular builds, allowing models to react to movement, nearby figures and tagged tiles without apps or screens.

LEGO acknowledges some fans have asked whether this means abandoning “non-digital” play, but company leadership has been clear: classic bricks and core play experiences won’t be sidelined — Smart Brick is supposed to enhance them.

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04 January 2026 12:26

iQOO 15 Ultra has been officially announced.

iQOO 15 Ultra keeps the same core specs as iQOO 15, including the M14 panel, but adds an active cooling fan and shoulder buttons, making it a true, dedicated gaming phone.

It is set to launch in China ahead of the Spring Festival.

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02 January 2026 16:17

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31 December 2025 18:08

The most significant improvement of Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the inclusion of LOFIC technology.

To briefly explain, if a pixel is trap for capturing light, then the full-well capacity is the number of photons a pixel can store. Theoretically, the larger the full-well capacity, the higher the dynamic range. However, it's important to note that simply increasing the full-well capacity primarily ensures that highlights don't overflow. In low-light conditions, it's difficult to fill the entire image, and to improve the image quality, the gain must be artificially increased, leading to more noise in shadows. LOFIC solves this problem by equipping each pixel with two capacitors, one large and one small, and opening a channel between them. Photons first enter the small capacitor, filling it before overflowing into the large capacitor. The benefits of this are obvious: it simultaneously ensures detail in highlights and clarity in shadows.

Source: WekiHome

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29 December 2025 17:19

OnePlus Turbo 6 official look is out

• 1.5K 165Hz display
• Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
• 50MP main +8MP UW rear camera
• 32MP front camera
• 9,000mAh battery
• 80W wired charging
• 27W reverse wired charging
• LPDDR5X RAM | UFS 4.1 storage
• IP68, IP69, & IP69K rating
• Optical In-display fingerprint scanner
• White, Black & Green color variants

🗓️ Launching on January 8 in China

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25 December 2025 17:00

Built on a 28 nanometer process, HPE reduces power consumption by 40% compared to the previous generation HP9.

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25 December 2025 13:15

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Four exquisite color options, each outstanding!

The new "Starry Green" features unique mineral particles, shimmering like the starry sky; the gentle "Cool Smoke Purple" is ethereal and elegant; the classic black and white are timeless and versatile, exuding a premium feel.

Which one appeals to you most?

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23 December 2025 13:28

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Debuts "Leica 200MP Optical Zoom" - Industry's first 75-100mm full 200MP optical output lens; Industry's first mobile phone lens to receive Leica APO optical certification; 3G+5P dual floating lens group. Xiaomi's most ingenious optical design to date is "optical zoom," not "digital cropping."

This marks a new starting point for next-generation telephoto solutions and mobile imaging optics. It all begins here.

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22 December 2025 09:48

The all-new Xiaomi 17 Ultra features Xiaomi's most stunning Ultra phone
in a new "Starry Green" color, incorporating mineral particles for a dazzling, starry-sky-like finish.

It boasts meticulous details, segmented volume buttons,
a comfortable, wraparound frame, a miniaturized camera
module for a sleek, unobstructed grip, and a large-angle 2D flat screen.

Its 8.29mm slim body
makes it a professional yet elegant imaging flagship, Xiaomi's thinnest Ultra to date.

Launching on December 25th at 19:00.

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21 December 2025 17:32

Find the hidden English sentence in the picture.

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19 December 2025 22:00

Although marketed as having continuous zoom, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra does not support full 70–100 mm (3×–4.3×) coverage

Zooming is limited to discrete native focal lengths: 70 mm, 75 mm, 85 mm, 95 mm, and 100 mm

Additionally, since the HPE supports 2× and 4× in-sensor zoom (ISZ), further zoom ranges are covered at 200 mm and 400 mm, cropped from the 100 mm native focal length

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